Murcia, Spain
Archena
Archena is a town in Murcia, Spain. It has a population of about 20,908 (2025). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now25°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Nov
Population20,908
Local time16:30
38.12° N, 1.30° WElevation 118 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes30600, 30609October: high / low26° / 14°
Rain this month37mm
Best timeFeb–Mar · Nov
Best: Feb–Mar · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Archena at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:21 · 19:2010 h 59 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 17:16Next holiday7 DecemberConstitution DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in July
Coolest month6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
37 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
3 mm of rain
Monuments nearby7+
within 13 km
Weather in Archena
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 45%
Today22 Oct26°13°
Fri23 Oct27°13°
Sat24 Oct25°12°
Sun25 Oct27°12°
Mon26 Oct27°13°
Tue27 Oct27°15°
Wed28 Oct27°16°
Thu29 Oct23°16°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct24°19°5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°16°1 mm
When to go to Archena
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 83 | 90 | 86 | 85 | 76 | 63 | 55 | 53 | 63 | 79 | 86 | 85 |
| High | 17° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 28° | 32° | 35° | 35° | 31° | 26° | 20° | 17° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 23 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 20 | 3 | 10 | 32 | 37 | 36 | 25 |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
What's on in Archena
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Archena's festivals through the year
Monuments and museums in Archena
13 km
Puente Viejo, Abarán
3.7 km
Iglesia de san Bartolomé, Ulea
11 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Molina de Segura
12 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, Albudeite9 km
Saint Onuphrius Church3.1 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Villanueva del Río Segura)Museum0.3 km
Museo del Esparto y AntiguedadesMuseum0.8 km
Museo de ArchenaOutdoors around Archena
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mirador de la ErmitaViewpoints
0.4 kmParque de autocaravanas ArchenaCamp sites
0.9 kmArea de Molina de SeguraCamp sites
1 kmCorazón de JesúsViewpoints
1.2 kmLa VíboraClimbing
2.8 kmAgunas Termales Baños El PozoHot springs & thermal baths
3.6 kmNature around Archena
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Archena
Earthquakes around Archena
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record23within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Bocairent 3 km →1976 · 96 km
5.2Orce 4 km ↙1964 · 116 km
5.1Lorca 4 km ↗2011 · 57 km
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Cities and settlements
Towns and villages around Archena
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Los Baños1.4 kmAlgaida1.5 kmVillanueva de Río Segura3 kmUlea3.7 kmCeutí4.8 kmOjós5 kmLorquí5.7 kmLas Pullas6.6 kmRicote7 kmAlguazas8.2 kmLas Barracas8.6 kmLos Cabañiles9.3 kmBlanca9.5 kmFenazar9.7 kmCampos del Río9.7 kmCañada de Gil9.9 kmMolina de Segura11 kmLas Torres de Cotillas11 kmCuesta Alta11 kmLos Vicentes12 kmTorre-Alta12 kmAlbudeite12 kmLos Pulpites12 kmLos Valientes13 kmAbarán13 kmYéchar13 kmCasas de Abajo13 kmLa Bermeja14 kmVite14 kmLos Baños14 kmHoya del Campo14 kmRibera de Arriba14 kmRibera de Abajo14 km
Archena from above
Around Archena30 places to see, do and reach nearby
MulaNature11 kmGuadalentínNature24 kmEmbalse de La CiervaNature18 kmSantomera ReservoirNature19 kmPantano de La CiervaNature18 kmCejo Cortado IINature14 kmSierra de OrihuelaMountain29 kmSierra de CallosaMountain35 kmCabezo Negro de ZenetaMountain32 kmPuente Viejo, AbaránMonument13 kmIglesia de san Bartolomé, UleaMonument3.7 kmIglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Molina de SeguraMonument11 kmIglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, AlbudeiteMonument12 kmSaint Onuphrius ChurchMonument9.0 kmIglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Villanueva del Río Segura)Monument3.1 kmCastle of Hisn MolaMonument11 kmMuseo del Esparto y AntiguedadesMuseum0.3 kmMuseo de ArchenaMuseum0.8 kmMuseo Antonio CampilloMuseum4.8 kmMuseo etnográfico Carlos SorianoMuseum6.6 kmMUDEM - Museo del Enclave de la MurallaMuseum10 kmArchena-FortunaStation5.9 kmAlguazas-MolinaStation8.6 kmLas Torres de CotillasStation11 kmMurciaPlace21 kmMolina de SeguraPlace11 kmAlcantarillaPlace18 kmLas Torres de CotillasPlace11 kmCeutíPlace4.8 kmAbaránPlace13 km
Postal codes
3060030609
Getting to Archena
Region of Murcia International AirportRMU
38 kmAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportALC
67 kmValencia AirportVLC
168 kmArchena-FortunaRailway station
5.9 kmAlguazas-MolinaRailway station
8.6 kmLas Torres de CotillasRailway station
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Archena?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Archena.
What is the hottest month in Archena?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Archena?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Archena?
October is the wettest month with about 37 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
What is the postal code of Archena?
Archena has 2 postal codes: 30600, 30609.